Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements
★ 4.7 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography
★ 4.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System
★ 4.9 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Typography, Creativity
★ 2.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing
★ 4.1 (223) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Market Data, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Petroleum Industry, Investments, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Data, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Science, Risk Management
★ 4.5 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Presentations
★ 4.6 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design
★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Store Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Friendliness, Empathy, Social Media, Communication, Time Management
★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented
★ 4.4 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Tax Management
★ 4.7 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Project Scoping, Finance, Feasibility Studies, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement
★ 4.7 (276) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months